Agree 100%. This was one of the starkest realities for my wife and I this Spring. We've been checking up on former travel teammates, high school teammates, and players we are familiar with in our area. It is unbelievable how baseball life can change so quickly.
For us, it goes back to our orginial goal statement while being recruited. My son clearly understood he does not have all the physical tools to become a professional pitcher. He is 6'1" 185lbs has 3-4 pitches, but he gets people out with his brain. There is no pretense whatsoever that he will earn a living playing baseball. My son ONLY wanted to play college baseball IF he had an opportunity to actually get on the field. If we could do it all over again, we'd stick to this strategy.
quote:Flying Dutchman said....I've seen a lot of conversation recently on some of the state threads about disgruntled freshman players, especially at some of the larger D-1 schools.
I know many disgruntled people like this. They are not used to riding the pine, not being the star, and not used to being patient. They are now seeing talented people in front of them waiting for their opportunity. It is a tough situation as I think most of these players have the dream of going pro. Some are sticking to their decision and others will be moving on or already have moved on. I hope it works out for them.